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40% of Cadillac Sales in 3rd Quarter Were Electrics! - CleanTechnica
In the third quarter of 2024, Cadillac achieved a significant milestone with electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for approximately 40% (39.51%) of its total sales, marking a new high for the brand and setting a benchmark for legacy automakers. Cadillac's EV sales surged 145.5% year-over-year, reaching 18,383 units out of 46,525 total sales. The LYRIQ remained the flagship electric model with 7,309 sales, showing modest growth from the previous year. However, Cadillac’s EV lineup expanded substantially with the introduction of the OPTIQ (4,886 sales), VISTIQ (3,924 sales), and Escalade IQ (2,264 sales), all of which had no sales in the same quarter of the previous year. This strong performance contributed to Cadillac’s best third quarter and best first nine months of the year since 2013, underscoring the brand’s revitalization largely driven by its electric offerings. The
energyelectric-vehiclesCadillacEV-salesrenewable-energyautomotive-technologyclean-energyCadillac redefines electric speed with 519 HP SUV, hits 60 MPH in 3.5 secs
Cadillac has unveiled the 2026 Optiq-V, a high-performance electric SUV that combines 519 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. This marks a significant upgrade over the standard Optiq’s 300 horsepower and 5.7-second sprint. Positioned as Cadillac’s second V-Series electric model, the Optiq-V blends sporty aesthetics—such as a blacked-out roof, panoramic glass panel, and exclusive color options—with a luxurious interior featuring a Noir and Santorini Blue color scheme. Technologically, the Optiq-V features a massive 33-inch infotainment screen powered by Google’s built-in system, though it excludes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, emphasizing Cadillac’s commitment to its integrated Google platform. A notable innovation is the native Tesla NACS charging port, making it the first GM vehicle to directly access Tesla Superchargers without adapters, greatly enhancing charging
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